Chapter 57: Master’s Change

At this moment, with no options left and Master just having fallen asleep, Mu Chenxi took it out to discuss with Su Qiuyue.

“No, you absolutely can’t do that. If you stay in the future for too long, your main body will die.”

Su Qiuyue said sternly to Mu Chenxi.

“Why would I die?”

Mu Chenxi had a vague feeling, but she still asked unwillingly.

“I can sense it—when your consciousness leaves, the vitality of your main body’s spirit is also fading bit by bit. If you don’t return for too long and the vitality completely dissipates, you’ll truly die.”

“Besides, even when your consciousness leaves, time here keeps flowing slowly. And even if you return, you can’t bring back real cultivation, only the insights gained from cultivation.”

“So, you absolutely can’t do that.”

Su Qiuyue patiently explained.

She didn’t want Mu Chenxi to act recklessly out of desperation.

“So this ability still has its limits.”

Mu Chenxi realized it too, the ominous sense of danger was indeed warning her for her own sake.

“But we’ve already witnessed the true power of the Fire Demon—it’s too difficult to kill it.”

Mu Chenxi sighed, feeling powerless again.

“Are you thinking of giving up?”

Su Qiuyue looked at Mu Chenxi’s dejected expression and asked.

“Of course I won’t give up, even if it kills me.”

Mu Chenxi looked down at Bai Yue, exhausted in her arms. Her voice was soft, but her resolve was unwavering.

“Maybe we should change our approach. Can we hide or escape?”

Seeing Mu Chenxi regain her composure, Su Qiuyue continued to discuss.

She deeply understood the wisdom of ‘where there’s life, there’s hope.’

Bai Yue’s abilities were extraordinary—if they could hold out and buy some time, the Fire Demon could be easily dealt with.

“No, the Fire Demon has ways to track Master—it always manages to find our location.”

“Oh, right, there’s also Senior Sister Yan Hua, I forgot to tell you. She can kill the Fire Demon with a single strike.”

Mu Chenxi added this critical information.

“There’s a Senior Sister Yan Hua who can kill the Fire Demon in one blow? Then where is she?”

Su Qiuyue was a bit bewildered by this news.

“Senior Sister Yan Hua is in deep sleep and can’t be awakened. After the Fire Demon appears, you need to wait half a day before Senior Sister Yan Hua can wake up.”

Mu Chenxi explained.

Su Qiuyue still found it hard to believe.

“You’re saying Senior Sister Yan Hua can really annihilate that Fire Demon in a single blow?”

“It’s true. But it’s also true that she’s in deep sleep and can’t be awakened for now.”

“Then we just need to find a way to protect Master for half a day.”

A flash of determination appeared in Su Qiuyue’s eyes.

“The Fire Demon forcibly raised its suppressed power, it must have paid a great price.”

“We can take advantage of that and keep stalling.”

“If the Fire Demon is really wary of the cost of boosting its strength, it won’t attack recklessly. It’ll just waste time with us.”

“If we can hold out for half a day, wait for Senior Sister Yan Hua to awaken, Master will be saved.”

“But can we really protect Master for half a day? Do you have a concrete plan?”

Mu Chenxi quickly asked.

“I have a rough idea—perfecting my Soul Path Secret Technique. If I can take that thread-like soul art comprehension to a higher level, I should be able to protect Master better and prolong the standoff with the Fire Demon.”

Su Qiuyue explained patiently.

Hearing this, Mu Chenxi recalled Su Qiuyue’s mysterious Soul Thread, and hope sparked in her heart.

“Of course, it still needs more trials. Once Master wakes up, we’ll discuss together before deciding.”

Su Qiuyue always respected Bai Yue’s decisions.

Of course, she wanted to please Bai Yue as much as possible.

Even though she trusted Bai Yue’s character and knew Bai Yue wouldn’t go back on her word, the more favorable Bai Yue felt toward her, the more likely she would care about helping save her parents in the future.

Mu Chenxi nodded in agreement, then furrowed her brow, deep in thought.

Facing a Fire Demon at the Wen Dao Stage, Mu Chenxi realized how inadequate her means were.

What else could she do to contend with the Fire Demon?

What could she do to protect Master?

Even if she could give Qiuyue a bit of support, that would help.

But after thinking it over, she still couldn’t find a way to break the deadlock, and her frown deepened.

In the end, Mu Chenxi turned her focus to developing the power of ice.

Even if her last attack hadn’t dealt substantial damage to the Fire Demon, she still insisted on strengthening this force.

Water overcoming fire was never wrong—before, the power of ice had managed to freeze the Fire Demon’s hand, proving this strength was effective.

As long as it worked, it was worth refining.

For a while, cold energy lingered around Mu Chenxi, exuding a bone-chilling aura.

Still, she deliberately used some spiritual energy to shield Bai Yue, afraid the cold would harm her in her arms.

The Origin Ice Power of Dao Rhythms that Bai Yue had given her was still resonating within her, and she continued to comprehend its mysteries.

However, her own level was too low. Understanding it alone was truly difficult, and progress was slow.

Seeing Mu Chenxi so focused and diligent, Su Qiuyue sat cross-legged nearby, beginning to refine her own Soul Path as well.

In an instant, silver-white Soul Threads appeared around her, gently floating as if alive.

The two of them devoted themselves to cultivation by Bai Yue’s side.

It was nearly dawn when Bai Yue finally woke up.

She looked at the two, still immersed in cultivation, then glanced at the weariness and tension etched on Mu Chenxi’s face, her heart aching.

She knew the time of the Fire Demon’s arrival was approaching, and Mu Chenxi must be even more anxious than herself.

As soon as Bai Yue woke up, Mu Chenxi sensed it.

She opened her eyes at once, looking at Bai Yue with concern.

Seeing that Bai Yue’s face showed no signs of exhaustion, her worry eased a little.

Bai Yue met Mu Chenxi’s ice-blue gaze.

Softly, she spoke.

“Chenxi, why don’t you rest for a while?”

“Master, there’s no time. I can’t rest.”

Mu Chenxi shook her head.

“The Fire Demon is too powerful—I have to get stronger as soon as possible.”

“Chenxi, why don’t you enter my Sea of Consciousness instead?”

Bai Yue suggested.

“That way, you can recover a bit and still grow stronger.”

“But Master, won’t that put too much strain on your body?”

Mu Chenxi looked at Bai Yue anxiously.

“Yesterday, you already let Qiuyue and me enter your Sea of Consciousness…”

“Silly disciple, don’t worry.”

Bai Yue reassured her with a smile.

“See? Didn’t I turn out fine yesterday? I’m not that fragile. Trust me.”

As she spoke, Bai Yue stood up, spinning lightly before her, her form swaying slightly with momentum.

Mu Chenxi watched, dazed.

Bai Yue smiled and reached out, her pale fingers gently flicking Mu Chenxi’s nose.

“Chenxi, don’t I look full of energy?”

Bai Yue asked with a smile.

Looking at the lively Master, Mu Chenxi couldn’t help recalling her in a blue and white hospital gown.

She felt that Master was changing, too—her behavior and even her personality seemed different…

She didn’t know if this was good or bad.

“Don’t daydream. Are you really going to disobey your Master?”

Bai Yue feigned anger, her delicate face stern, but she only looked even more endearing.

Since Bai Yue had said so, Mu Chenxi nodded.

“Then… I’ll listen to Master.”

“That’s better.”

Bai Yue reached out and took Mu Chenxi’s hand, wrapping her cool palm in her own.

“Come, don’t overthink it.”